Assist. Prof. Dr. Israa M.S. Al-Kadmy | Nanobiotechnology Awards | Women Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Israa M.S. Al-Kadmy | Nanobiotechnology Awards | Women Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Israa M.S. Al-Kadmy ,Al-Mustansiriya University \ College of Science \ Department of Life Sciences , Iraq

Israa Mohammed Safa Abd Ali AL-Kadmy, born on November 30, 1984, in Baghdad, Iraq, is an accomplished researcher and academic in the fields of microbiology and nanotechnology. She earned her BSc in Biology and an MSc in Microbiology from Mustansiriyah University, Iraq. Her academic career includes positions as Assistant Lecturer, Lecturer, and Assistant Professor at various institutions, with a focus on biotechnology, molecular biology, and nanobiotechnology. She has been a Visiting Academic at Plymouth University and has taught courses at Queen’s University Belfast, Lancaster University, and Teesside University. Her research interests include molecular microbiology, nano-biotechnology, and graphene-based biosensors. Dr. AL-Kadmy is actively involved in numerous professional societies and has participated in various international conferences. She is dedicated to advancing the field of nanomaterials and their applications in health care and environmental sustainability.

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Summary of Suitability for the Research for Women Researcher Award

Candidate: Israa Mohammed Safa Abd Ali Al-Kadmy

Israa Al-Kadmy’s dedication to advancing nanobiotechnology, her comprehensive teaching and research experience, and her active involvement in scientific communities make her an exemplary candidate for the Research for Women Researcher Award. Her work not only contributes to scientific knowledge but also has practical implications for healthcare and biosensor technologies. Her achievements in a challenging field, combined with her active engagement in both academic and charitable activities, highlight her as a leading female researcher making a meaningful impact in her domain.

🎓Education:

Israa Mohammed Safa Abd Ali AL-Kadmy completed her undergraduate studies with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Mustansiriyah University, College of Science, Iraq, in 2006. She pursued her postgraduate education at the same institution, earning a Master of Science in Microbiology in 2012. Her MSc thesis focused on the “Detection of 16S rRNA Methylation Gene between Two Species of Gram Negative with High-Level Resistance to Aminoglycosides,” reflecting her deep engagement with molecular microbiology and resistance mechanisms

🏢Work Experience:

Israa Mohammed Safa Abd Ali AL-Kadmy has held several notable academic and research positions across prestigious institutions. She has been an Assistant Professor at Mustansiriyah University, Iraq, since May 2020. Prior to this, she served as a Lecturer at Teesside University, UK, from October 2021 to September 2022, where she taught modules on Sustainability in Chemical Engineering and Environmental and Sustainable Processing. She is currently a Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at Lancaster University, UK, starting in September 2022, where she covers Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies and Chemical Process Design Project

🏆Awards and Honors:

Israa Mohammed Safa Abd Ali AL-Kadmy is an active member of several esteemed professional societies. She is affiliated with the Biological Organization Iraqis, the Science and Engineering Institute (SCIEI), and the Iraqi Society of Nanotechnology STAF ID. Her involvement extends to the International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS), the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID), and the Global Research & Development Services (GRDS). Additionally, she is a member of the European Biosafety Association (EBSA), the British Ecological Society (BES), the Microbiological Society in Europe, and the British Society for Immunology (BSI). Her participation in these organizations underscores her commitment to advancing research and development in her fields of expertise.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Sequencing Analysis and Efficient Biodiesel Production by Lipase from Pseudomonas aeruginosa
    Citations: 1
  • “The Secrets of Environmental Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Slaughterhouses: Antibiogram Profile, Virulence, and Antibiotic Resistance Genes”
    Citations: 1
  • “The Predominance of Virulence Genes Associated with Multidrug-Resistant Serratia marcescens Isolated from Urinary Tract Infections”
  • “Reducing Environmental Pollutants of Chicken Feathers by Production and Biodegradation of the Chicken Feather Keratinase from Aspergillus niger and Its Role as the Anti-biofilm Activity”
  • “COVID-19 Associated Mucormycosis Among ICU Patients: Risk Factors, Control, and Challenges”

 

 

 

 

Ajaya Kumar Rout | Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ajaya Kumar Rout: Biotechnology: Best Researcher Award

🔬 Dr. Ajaya Kumar Rout- Pioneering Bioinformatics Explorer 🧬 Dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of microbial ecosystems, Dr. Ajaya Kumar Rout is a dynamic researcher specializing in Metagenomics, Meta-Transcriptomics, Genomics, and more. Currently an ICMR-Senior Research Fellow at Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Dr. Ajaya Kumar Rout holds a Ph.D. in Biosciences & Biotechnology. Their eight years of research spans prestigious roles, garnering accolades like the ICMR-SRF and Young Scientist Award. Proficient in diverse bioinformatics tools and databases, Dr. Ajaya Kumar Rout is shaping the future of genomics. An engaging speaker and prolific writer, Dr. Ajaya Kumar Rout serves as an Editorial Board Member and Reviewer for renowned journals. 🌐🧑‍🔬🔍

🔬 Dr. Ajaya Kumar Rout, Ph.D.

Dr. Ajaya Kumar Rout is a dedicated researcher in the field of bioinformatics and genomics, with a focus on metagenomics, meta-transcriptomics, and population genetics. Currently serving as an ICMR-Senior Research Fellow at Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, Dr. Rout’s expertise lies in unraveling microbial communities and their functions in various ecosystems.

🎓 Academic Background:

Ph.D. in Biosciences & Biotechnology, Fakir Mohan University, Odisha (Thesis: “Metagenomic study in sediments of river Ganga to unravel microbiome and their putative function”). M.Sc. in Bioinformatics, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology. B.Sc. with Distinction, Utkal University.

🏆 Awards and Recognitions:

Best Oral Presentation Award at a national conference on “Changing course in Global Environment: Challenges and Solutions.” ICMR-Senior Research Fellow and Young Scientist Award for outstanding contributions in Fisheries and Life Sciences. Best Research Scholar Award at ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute.

📚 Research Experience (8 Years):

Current role as ICMR-Senior Research Fellow at Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University. Previous roles include Young Professional-II at ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, contributing to projects on bioinformatics, computational biology, and fisheries.

🧰 Expertise in Tools and Techniques:

Proficient in bioinformatics tools like CLC Genomics Workbench, MG-RAST, MEGAN, GROMACS, and others. Expertise in next-generation sequence data analysis, phylogenetics, comparative genomics, molecular docking, and structure-based drug design.

🌐 Conference Presentations:

Presented at international conferences on topics such as sediment metagenomics, functional gene annotation, and structural insights into GTP binding mechanisms. Received awards for best oral and poster presentations.

👨‍🏫 Teaching and Training:

Served as a resource person in workshops and delivered invited lectures to postgraduate students on bioinformatics.

👨‍🔬 Reviewer for International Journals:

Contributed as a reviewer for journals including Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, Frontiers in Genetics, and Journal of Molecular Graphics and Modelling.

👨‍💻 Technical Skills:

Operating systems: Windows, Ubuntu, Linux Mint. Languages: C, C++, PHP. Database: MySQL. Web Technology: HTML.

Professional Profiles:

The impact of her research is evident in citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar:

  • Cited by: All – 409.
  • Citations – 281.
  • h-index – 11.
  • Documents – 37.

A prolific researcher making meaningful contributions to the academic world!

👨‍🔬 Research Focus:

Dr. Ajaya Kumar Rout is a distinguished researcher with a multifaceted research focus. His work spans metagenomics, reverse vaccinology, and immunoinformatics. His groundbreaking studies include the identification of potential MHC Class-II-restricted epitopes from Leishmania donovani antigens, contributing significantly to the understanding of CD4+ T cell responses in leishmaniasis (Cited by: 68, Year: 2017). In the realm of metagenomics, Dr. Rout has delved into the microbial diversity of river sediments, unveiling the bioremediation potential of bacterial and fungal communities (Cited by: 41, Year: 2020). His work extends to antibiotic resistance gene analysis and beneficial microbiome exploration in river ecosystems (Cited by: 35 and 27, Years: 2020).

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